SIEPU Phase II Part 3 Interactive Electronic Technical Manual Baselining
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to issue a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) modification to an existing delivery order (N0001923F2533) under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0001921G0012 to Bell Textron Inc. for Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) baselining tasks. This effort supports the Structural Improvement and Electrical Power Upgrades (SIEPU) Phase II - Part 3 for AH-1Z and UH-1Y aircraft. This is a presolicitation notice for an other than full and open competition (sole source) action.
Scope of Work
The modification will procure IETM baselining tasks for SIEPU Phase II - Part 3. The primary goal is to integrate mature detailed design solutions from previous Phase II - Part 1 and Part 2 efforts onto an AH-1Z and a UH-1Y aircraft to support government flight test evaluations. The place of performance is Fort Worth, TX.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) modification to delivery order N0001923F2533 under BOA N0001921G0012.
- Awardee: Bell Textron Inc.
- Competition: Other than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source) under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1).
- Published: May 6, 2026
- Comments/Questions Due: May 21, 2026
Justification
NAVAIR has determined Bell Textron Inc. is the only responsible source. The government possesses unlimited data rights in the SIEPU Technical Data Package but lacks requisite license rights in Bell Process Specifications and Bell Standards. Qualifying another source would require an estimated eight years to develop technical data, resulting in an unacceptable delay for critical supplies and services.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only. Interested parties seeking subcontracting opportunities should visit Bell Helicopter's supplier website (http://www.bellhelicopter.com/en_US/Suppliers/Suppliers.html) or email strategicsourcing@bellhelicopter.textron.com. Questions regarding this notice should be directed to Andrea Long at andrea.r.long4.civ@us.navy.mil.